Here"s to a great night out or a cosy night in on the longest night of the year! On this day, the Northern Hemisphere, where the United Kingdom is located, is tilted the farthest from the sun, resulting in the earliest sunset and the shortest day of the year. Called the December solstice, it marks the official beginning of winter and longer days ahead, giving a nice boost to the festive mood.
December solstice
Today in History
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Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
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One giant leap for mankind
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The grass looks greener on this side
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A deadly coast
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Piecing together a better tomorrow
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Abraham Lake, Alberta, Canada
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Solo on the savanna
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Living in harmony
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Angel of the sea
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Handmade gnomes at a Christmas market
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Rising with the sun
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World Elephant Day
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Marseille welcomes to Olympic torch
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A scented sea of purple
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Whos snoozing?
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Short-eared owl
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Grand National
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Aït Benhaddou, Morocco
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Charming Turenne
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America’s backyard
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Happy Valentines Day!
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A fox in the dunes
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World Rainforest Day
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Brighton Festival
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A young bull moose, Denali National Park, Alaska, United States
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Celebrating Festivus
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Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho, USA
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Welcome to Black History Month
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Asteroid Day
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Old City of Dubrovnik in Dalmatia, Croatia
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